Template:Distinguish Template:Short description Template:Multiple issues Template:Use mdy datesTemplate:Infobox college athletics The Acadia Axemen and Axewomen are the men's and women's athletic teams that represent Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The on-campus sports facilities used by Axemen teams include Raymond Field for various field sports and Andrew H. McCain Arena for ice hockey.
Varsity teamsEdit
Acadia Axemen teams compete in:
- Basketball (m/w)
- Cross Country Running (w)
- Football (m)
- Ice Hockey (m)
- Rugby (w)
- Soccer (m/w)
- Swimming (m/w)
- Volleyball (w)
FootballEdit
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The Acadia Axemen football team has been in operation since 1957 and has won 15 conference championships and two national championships.<ref>1981 Football Axemen: ‘A special group of players’</ref>
Ice hockeyEdit
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The Acadia Axemen ice hockey team has played in the final of the David Johnston University Cup four times, winning the championship in 1993 and 1996:
| Year | Location | Champion | Score | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Template:Flagicon Toronto, Ontario | Alberta Golden Bears | 5–2 | Acadia Axemen |
| 1993 | Template:Flagicon Toronto, Ontario | Acadia Axemen | 12–1 | Toronto Varsity Blues |
| 1996 | Template:Flagicon Toronto, Ontario | Acadia Axemen | 3–2 | Waterloo Warriors |
| 1998 | Template:Flagicon Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | UNB Varsity Reds | 6–3 | Acadia Axemen |
In addition, two Axemen have been honoured with the Major W.J. ‘Danny’ McLeod award as the University Cup's Most Valuable Player: forward George Dupont in 1993 and forward Greg Clancy in 1996.
ReferencesEdit
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